The children enjoyed their first history lesson this half term. We talked about transport and the children sorted transport into different groups. The children worked together as a team and decided how to sort the cards out. We then thought about how a lot of transport uses a wheel. We Read more…
In PE this week, we did gymnastics using the apparatus in the hall. We practiced balancing, jumping and climbing techniques. We also learnt how to use the equipment safely.
This half-term, Year 1 have been learning all about the Jewish faith. Yesterday, we revised everything we had learnt about the faith, and created posters to show our learning. Each pair came to the front of class and presented their poster, explaining everything they had included. The staff were extremely Read more…
During this half-term, Year 1 have been learning the craft of weaving. We have learnt: wrapping, warp and weft, tying knots and plaiting. The children then added all their crafts to their individual loom boxes.
This week, Year 1 began a new maths unit ‘Position and direction’. Our first lessons were on full, half and quarter turns, and left and right. To improve our understanding, we headed outside for some practical lessons. We practised different turns with partners using objects and areas of the playground. Read more…
Year 1 had a fantastic time at the synagogue this morning. During our RE lessons, we have been learning about the Jewish faith. The children were able to show off their knowledge and knew lots of information already. They were able to find out more and ask lots of questions. Read more…
This week the whole school took part in an assembly celebrating deaf awareness week. We learnt about what it means to be deaf, causes, how they communicate, what they may use/do to support them and what we can do to help. We also listened to a story about a fairy Read more…
In Art this half-term, Year 1 are looking at different forms of art including various types of crafts. Today, the children were very lucky to have a special visit from Alice’s mum, who is an artist(Kpink). She designs and creates beautiful bespoke bags and many other items. Read more…
The children enjoyed exploring nature and producing some fantastic art. They found a stick and practised measuring lengths of wool. The children then practised tying knots to fasten the wool onto the stick. The children showed fantastic resilience and didn’t give up. They are going to use their creations as Read more…
In our English lessons this half-term, Year 1 have been completing writing based on the book ‘The Storm Whale’ by Benji Davies. As part of our learning, we used the immersive room to experience being on a boat in a storm and we used plot point images to act out Read more…